"Understandably." Sulu knew that the only reason humans hadn't had a hostile reaction to alien contact was because the aliens in question were Vulcans; the way Ianto painted the situation, the aliens involved here were the opposite of logical, rational, peaceful beings.

He followed Ianto out of the lift, keeping a respectable distance otherwise. The door was pretty intimidating, which seemed surprising considering the secrecy of the operation. "Ready when you are."